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Superman: Action Comics, Vol. 4: The New World
Following the shocking revelations of SUPERMAN REBORN, sinister forces are gathering in dark corners of the globe. Someone is uniting Superman’s deadliest enemies into a Revenge Squad.
Metallo, Mongul, Eradicator, Cyborg Superman...on their own they are deadly, and together they may be able to finally destroy the Man of Steel once and for all.
But the Revenge Squad has one more member in their sights, and he’s being held deep within Belle Reve Prison, home of the Suicide Squad. With General Zod on their side, revenge is finally in their grasp...and Superman’s rebirth might prove to be very short-lived...
Renowned Superman creator Dan Jurgens (THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN) and artists Patch Zircher (SUICIDE SQUAD) and Ian Churchill (TEEN TITANS) put the Man of Steel through a thrilling crucible—one he’s not guaranteed to survive! Collecting ACTION COMICS #977-984.
Metallo, Mongul, Eradicator, Cyborg Superman...on their own they are deadly, and together they may be able to finally destroy the Man of Steel once and for all.
But the Revenge Squad has one more member in their sights, and he’s being held deep within Belle Reve Prison, home of the Suicide Squad. With General Zod on their side, revenge is finally in their grasp...and Superman’s rebirth might prove to be very short-lived...
Renowned Superman creator Dan Jurgens (THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN) and artists Patch Zircher (SUICIDE SQUAD) and Ian Churchill (TEEN TITANS) put the Man of Steel through a thrilling crucible—one he’s not guaranteed to survive! Collecting ACTION COMICS #977-984.
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Dan Jurgens
2,227 books285 followersDan Jurgens is an American comic book writer and artist. He is known for his work on the DC comic book storyline "The Death of Superman" and for creating characters such as Doomsday, Hank Henshaw, and Booster Gold. Jurgens had a lengthy run on the Superman comic books including The Adventures of Superman, Superman vol. 2 and Action Comics. At Marvel, Jurgens worked on series such as Captain America, The Sensational Spider-Man and was the writer on Thor for six years. He also had a brief run as writer and artist on Solar for Valiant Comics in 1995.
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January 15, 2018
Dan Jurgens continues to surprise me. I always thought he was a terrible writer when he wrote Superman in the 90's, but this was actually really good. I like they are staying away from the Daily Planet for the most part. All of those side stories with reporters we don't give a crap about is what made Superman boring in the 90's and 00's.
We open up with some more ret-conning of Superman. They may be making things more confusing than ever with this smoothing over of Superman's history. Now, everything up to Flashpoint seemed to occur with Superman and Lois (Gotta protect those great Superman villains Jurgens created like Conduit.) and we're just supposed to forget about new 52 Superman and Lois. He's persona non grata now and probably won't show up again until there's another Crisis where he'll return as a villain. Of course, if he didn't exist than neither should New Superman over in China as he was created from Superman's energy splitting off during Final Days of Superman. OG Clark and Lois hid the whole time to raise Jon.
Then Hank Henshow returns to gather all of Supes greatest foes for the Superman Revenge Squad and eventually transforms himself again into Cyborg Superman. This story was actually really good. My one complaint is that Cyborg Superman's origin was just rewritten in Supergirl Rebirth to be some nonsense that he is Zor-El, Supergirl's father. Jurgens's solution to fixing it is to have Supergirl mention she just fought another Cyborg Superman. Rebirth was supposed to fix these inconsistencies and DC can't even make it a year without f'ing it up.
We open up with some more ret-conning of Superman. They may be making things more confusing than ever with this smoothing over of Superman's history. Now, everything up to Flashpoint seemed to occur with Superman and Lois (Gotta protect those great Superman villains Jurgens created like Conduit.) and we're just supposed to forget about new 52 Superman and Lois. He's persona non grata now and probably won't show up again until there's another Crisis where he'll return as a villain. Of course, if he didn't exist than neither should New Superman over in China as he was created from Superman's energy splitting off during Final Days of Superman. OG Clark and Lois hid the whole time to raise Jon.
Then Hank Henshow returns to gather all of Supes greatest foes for the Superman Revenge Squad and eventually transforms himself again into Cyborg Superman. This story was actually really good. My one complaint is that Cyborg Superman's origin was just rewritten in Supergirl Rebirth to be some nonsense that he is Zor-El, Supergirl's father. Jurgens's solution to fixing it is to have Supergirl mention she just fought another Cyborg Superman. Rebirth was supposed to fix these inconsistencies and DC can't even make it a year without f'ing it up.
December 6, 2017
Wow this was by far my favorite arc for Superman Action Comics.
So Cyborg Superman has returned. You knew this Terminator looking bitch would be back one day. However, he's not charging in alone to face the man of steel. Nah, that be dumb. So he begins to build a team of Super Villains. It's the sinister six for superman in the making. Except these are all really strong mofos. The Eradicator, Cyborg superman, mongol, and Zod himself (plus more) all gunning after our favorite boy in blue. Is it the end or will someone come to his rescue!?
Good: The fights are intense and so fun to watch. When the whole group of other Supermen/woman come into play it gets really exciting. Then add on the fact to see the Super family together protecting each other, including Lex, is goddamn great. I also really freaking loved Jon coming in for the rescue. Awesome timing. Even Krypto had a great scene.
Bad: Dan still has some bad dialog at times. Very 80's feel, early 90's, and not in a good way. Superman suppose to be cheesy but not this cheesy. Some is cringy as hell.
Overall this was a blast. I really had fun the entire time reading this. I'm hoping the Doomsday tie in for next volume is as good as this. Action Comics and Superman have been the highlight of Rebirth so far for me.
So Cyborg Superman has returned. You knew this Terminator looking bitch would be back one day. However, he's not charging in alone to face the man of steel. Nah, that be dumb. So he begins to build a team of Super Villains. It's the sinister six for superman in the making. Except these are all really strong mofos. The Eradicator, Cyborg superman, mongol, and Zod himself (plus more) all gunning after our favorite boy in blue. Is it the end or will someone come to his rescue!?
Good: The fights are intense and so fun to watch. When the whole group of other Supermen/woman come into play it gets really exciting. Then add on the fact to see the Super family together protecting each other, including Lex, is goddamn great. I also really freaking loved Jon coming in for the rescue. Awesome timing. Even Krypto had a great scene.
Bad: Dan still has some bad dialog at times. Very 80's feel, early 90's, and not in a good way. Superman suppose to be cheesy but not this cheesy. Some is cringy as hell.
Overall this was a blast. I really had fun the entire time reading this. I'm hoping the Doomsday tie in for next volume is as good as this. Action Comics and Superman have been the highlight of Rebirth so far for me.
November 27, 2017
This series definitely picks up from the previous books, and it's interesting seeing Superman and family work their way forward as something isn't just right in Superman's past.
Art is decent but not up to the standards of the title.
Art is decent but not up to the standards of the title.
June 27, 2025
Much needed improvement from the last volume. Here, Cyborg Superman is going around recruiting some of Clark’s worse villains. Metallo, Zod, Blanque, Mongul and Eradicator. He is promising them they can all get what they individually want and the downfall of Superman. It was cool seeing him go about gathering these people up. Plus it was cool seeing those characters that came to Superman’s aid. But the book ends with bad news. Zod is on the loose looking to take over the earth. Next volume should be interesting.
October 15, 2017
[Read as single issues]
Superman's back, and better than ever. With the mystery of the fake Clark Kent behind him, he can begin to live his life and enjoy his time with his wife and son...right? Cyborg Superman doesn't think so.
Instead, it's time for revenge! When Hank Henshaw recruits Mongul, Blanque, Metallo, Eradicator, and General Zod to take on Superman, all bets are off. There are some great plot ideas here, from the tie-in to Suicide Squad which made me genuinely curious about the Black Vault to the issue where Superman has to fight using senses he doesn't usually use, there's a lot to like here, and I say that as someone who doesn't usually give Superman much thought. This was actually the first arc I bought in single issues, so I was nicely surprised. The ending doesn't quite stick however, with one character betraying everyone for his own ends, and setting up another story instead of giving this one a good resolution, which is a shame.
The art is split between Jack Herbert, Patrick Zircher, and Stephen Segovia, who have become the rotating Action creative team, I think. They're all very strong on their own, and pencil two issues each in a row, although Zircher's blocky style is my personal favourite.
Not quite super, but pretty close.
Superman's back, and better than ever. With the mystery of the fake Clark Kent behind him, he can begin to live his life and enjoy his time with his wife and son...right? Cyborg Superman doesn't think so.
Instead, it's time for revenge! When Hank Henshaw recruits Mongul, Blanque, Metallo, Eradicator, and General Zod to take on Superman, all bets are off. There are some great plot ideas here, from the tie-in to Suicide Squad which made me genuinely curious about the Black Vault to the issue where Superman has to fight using senses he doesn't usually use, there's a lot to like here, and I say that as someone who doesn't usually give Superman much thought. This was actually the first arc I bought in single issues, so I was nicely surprised. The ending doesn't quite stick however, with one character betraying everyone for his own ends, and setting up another story instead of giving this one a good resolution, which is a shame.
The art is split between Jack Herbert, Patrick Zircher, and Stephen Segovia, who have become the rotating Action creative team, I think. They're all very strong on their own, and pencil two issues each in a row, although Zircher's blocky style is my personal favourite.
Not quite super, but pretty close.
June 21, 2021
This volume was so epic and it starts off with the retconned origin after the events of reborn and Clark finding out about his true heritage and modified origin and its so brilliantly done and puts into perspective what is canon and whats not and I love how Jurgens keeps the popular stuff around and then he is met by the worst of his nightmares with his villains teaming up and we see Zod, Metallo, Blanque, Cyborg Superman, Eradicator and even Mongul team up to attack him.
We have the black vault incident with him and then when he is losing power, the super family is upto the rescue, adventures in Phantom zone and whatever happens with them and this massive battle and what was Zods real motive and whoever is the mysterious voice and what will Superman do to fight his super villains teamed together?
I like how this volume took its time exploring Supermans villain like this and gave him a real challenge to overcome and seeing the family aspect was cool and whatever Zod plans next! Plus the art was insane and its battle all around. Though it could have been more action heavy and somewhere it feels like towards the end they fastened it and so we dont get the impact of the fight that much.
We have the black vault incident with him and then when he is losing power, the super family is upto the rescue, adventures in Phantom zone and whatever happens with them and this massive battle and what was Zods real motive and whoever is the mysterious voice and what will Superman do to fight his super villains teamed together?
I like how this volume took its time exploring Supermans villain like this and gave him a real challenge to overcome and seeing the family aspect was cool and whatever Zod plans next! Plus the art was insane and its battle all around. Though it could have been more action heavy and somewhere it feels like towards the end they fastened it and so we dont get the impact of the fight that much.
June 16, 2018
Really good story bringing back alot of old characters and I absolutely loved the art.
August 15, 2017
Superman fights the Sinister Six.
World: The art is okay, the sense of motion is strong and the characters look good. However the facial expressions are a bit off so yeah it could be better. There are some good issues and some not so good, it depends on the artist. The world building is wonderful, this is Jurgens using all the pieces of Rebirth Superman for a self contained event, it's a fun payoff. The larger mystery is still there and I am enjoying.
Story: The idea is good, a big event with all of Supes enemies since Rebirth. This is essentially his version of the Sinister Six and on paper it sounds fun. Pacing on the other hand and the overall execution is another thing. The middle issues are draggy and the story is a bit choppy and needs tightening. It is fun to read if you like the action and Jurgens does try his best to make the evil team work together but I found team up a stretch but it's handled well in the end. It was a fun big bombastic fight arc.
Characters: The characters were basic and what they were for the arc. No huge reveals and no huge development this was a fight book. I still think it's wonky with Rebirth Henshaw and also Supergirl and her Cyborg Supermen story but oh well (it bothers me). Overall this arc was not about the characters.
It was a fun arc for what it was, punching and fighting and explosions. I like that we still don't know who the mystery character is.
Onward to the next book!
*read individual issues*
World: The art is okay, the sense of motion is strong and the characters look good. However the facial expressions are a bit off so yeah it could be better. There are some good issues and some not so good, it depends on the artist. The world building is wonderful, this is Jurgens using all the pieces of Rebirth Superman for a self contained event, it's a fun payoff. The larger mystery is still there and I am enjoying.
Story: The idea is good, a big event with all of Supes enemies since Rebirth. This is essentially his version of the Sinister Six and on paper it sounds fun. Pacing on the other hand and the overall execution is another thing. The middle issues are draggy and the story is a bit choppy and needs tightening. It is fun to read if you like the action and Jurgens does try his best to make the evil team work together but I found team up a stretch but it's handled well in the end. It was a fun big bombastic fight arc.
Characters: The characters were basic and what they were for the arc. No huge reveals and no huge development this was a fight book. I still think it's wonky with Rebirth Henshaw and also Supergirl and her Cyborg Supermen story but oh well (it bothers me). Overall this arc was not about the characters.
It was a fun arc for what it was, punching and fighting and explosions. I like that we still don't know who the mystery character is.
Onward to the next book!
*read individual issues*
May 4, 2019
a quarter of the book is filler recapping (Again) Superman's life, another quarter is filler 'getting the (bad) team together' and the remaining half expects you to believe that 1/2 a dozen of Superman's 'greatest' enemies would team up against a crippled Man of Steel, yet the Kryptonite they're literally walking around with never gets close to him, not once, so they lose.
May 11, 2019
2,5/5
This series was better of before reborn
This series was better of before reborn
October 8, 2018
Weirdly enough the early issues of this volume would be more useful for people just jumping in than regular readers. New readers just get a retelling of the Superman origin and his life, but for people who've been reading the entire run it takes some adjusting to understand what Jurgens considers canon and what he drops after the 'Reborn' arc. It's supposed to be the merging of Pre-Flashpoint Supes and N52, with the big change being that Jon is born on Earth and Lois & Clark take a sabbatical from the Daily Planet (and Metropolis) after Jon's birth.
Simply put, this new 'merged' Supes still has all the memories of his old self so Jurgens can play around with all the old toys in the box. That's where the main story kicks in: Supes' biggest foes team up to fight him. The buildup was better than the finale, since nothing really gets resolved and most of the villains are already teasing their return.
I've enjoyed Action Comics as it's a good companion to the more family-oriented Superman, but it never reaches the highs of that series. It's fun to read them side by side though, as they both explore different parts of the Superman mythos.
Simply put, this new 'merged' Supes still has all the memories of his old self so Jurgens can play around with all the old toys in the box. That's where the main story kicks in: Supes' biggest foes team up to fight him. The buildup was better than the finale, since nothing really gets resolved and most of the villains are already teasing their return.
I've enjoyed Action Comics as it's a good companion to the more family-oriented Superman, but it never reaches the highs of that series. It's fun to read them side by side though, as they both explore different parts of the Superman mythos.
July 30, 2017
This story took a lot of twists along the way.
February 1, 2018
There’s a reason this Superman series is so good. It’s equaling Snyder’s run on Batman a few years ago. The writer understands Superman and even better understands the motivation of his greatest enemies. So glad for good character development.
March 22, 2018
New World (977-978). After DC's messy merging of continuity, Jurgens had to spend a full two issues retelling the continuity of Superman. It actually looks pretty much like post-Crisis Superman, with the addition of the Lois & Clark timeline. So, no big surprises. Though Conner Kent is frustratingly still missing, but it's looking like he's going to be a permanent casualty of Flashpoint. Anywho, this is a pretty boring two issues that's pretty much Superman's clips episode [2/5].
Revenge (979-984). The creation of a new Superman Revenge Squad has pretty cool potential, especially when it has some all-stars, like this group does. It also has a lot of potential to be full of dull fighting, and this is six decompressed issues of that. We do get some nice characterization for several of these villains, connecting up foes from the Nu52 and post-Crisis. But that's usually overwhelmed for the violence, and the ending is also a bit anticlimatic [3/5].
Revenge (979-984). The creation of a new Superman Revenge Squad has pretty cool potential, especially when it has some all-stars, like this group does. It also has a lot of potential to be full of dull fighting, and this is six decompressed issues of that. We do get some nice characterization for several of these villains, connecting up foes from the Nu52 and post-Crisis. But that's usually overwhelmed for the violence, and the ending is also a bit anticlimatic [3/5].
January 19, 2023
This volume started with an issue where it explains the new origing of Superman wherein it merge the post-crisis and New 52 version of the hero because of the recent Reborn event.
It then dives into the action where Superman must face some of his famous foes: Metallo, Eradicator, Blanque, Mogul and Cyborg Superman as their leader. With the addition of Zod who wants to release his wife and son from the Phantom Zone.
The art of Zircher really stands out and the addition of Bogdanoviç made this a really good read.
It then dives into the action where Superman must face some of his famous foes: Metallo, Eradicator, Blanque, Mogul and Cyborg Superman as their leader. With the addition of Zod who wants to release his wife and son from the Phantom Zone.
The art of Zircher really stands out and the addition of Bogdanoviç made this a really good read.
November 26, 2018
Superman Action Comics: The New World. This was a great book. I love how it's was like Super people vs Great enemies. I like how Zod ended up saving his wife and son, and not his army. This was cool, but the ending was a bit bad. He ends up just leaving the fortress and then Superman saves the Super Team and Leaves Cyborg Superman in the Phantom Zone. I like the idea of Zod trying to recreate Krypton. Overall great book 8.8/10.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 28, 2017
Well well well, look at this: Another great Superman issue!
Really liked the story, seeing it develop from some single bad guys to a Superman Revenge Squad...
And then.. the ending.. nice ;)
I'm definitely psyched to see how this will turn out...
Really liked the story, seeing it develop from some single bad guys to a Superman Revenge Squad...
And then.. the ending.. nice ;)
I'm definitely psyched to see how this will turn out...
May 6, 2024
4 stars. This was an incredibly fun read and Jurgens continues to crush it on Action Comics. This is like a highlight reel of everything to love about the Superman mythos, from a recap of his history, to teaming with various Superman-family allies, to fighting against some of his biggest foes. There are multiple artists here and it is all very good, including Patrick Zircher.
It starts with Superman going to the fortress to ask Kelex about his history. The Superman Reborn event just happened and Clark thinks something is off. Kelex recounts his entire history and it is basically the traditional post-Crisis but pre-Flashpoint history. Superman remembers all of this but still thinks something might be off.
We then get a series of different scenes where it is revealed Hank Henshaw is assembling a Superman Revenge Squad. He makes some upgrades to Metallo’s suit and frees Blanque, the Eradicator, and Mongul. He makes them retrieve the other half of this stone which then allows him to go back to his Cyborg Superman form. The last person they want for their team is Zod, who is in Belle Reve. They break in to free him and Superman tried to thwart them but is incapacitated by some weird room that makes him feel very uneasy and renders him blind.
A power struggle ensues with the villains. Henshaw knows Superman stands no chance against all of them teamed up. There is something in it for everybody. Eradicator and Zod can build a New Krypton but Henshaw is really just about revenge. Henshaw thinks he is the leader since he assembled everyone but Zod has a massive ego and experience being a leader so he just starts calling all the shots. Zod’s priority is getting the phantom zone projector.
All of the villains go to the fortress, where Clark is at with Lois and Jon. A big fight breaks out and Superman’s allies come to help, this being Supergirl, the New Super-Man Kong Kenan, Lana Lang as Superwoman, Steel, and Lex Luthor. The action sequences are incredible with these two teams going at it. At some point Jon puts on a Kryptonian Armor Suit and gets in on the fighting against Zod.
Zod gets ahold of the projector and sends all of the heroes there except for Lois and Jon, who were hiding, and Supergirl. Again with his total power grab he sends Henshaw and Eradicator there too to find what he’s looking for. We’re led to believe it is his soldiers but it is revealed to be his wife Ursa and his son Lor. Eradicator is ok with this mission but Henshaw continues to get angry with Zod. They all fight in the phantom zone and Zod opens it back up to let his family in when everyone else is able to get back too. It is explained that being in there gave Superman his vision back. There is a mysterious voice that is guiding Jon through this fighting and we catch the glimpse of the person looking on at the end. Zod gets badly wounded and decides to flee and fight another day. He flees with his family and Eradicator and go to some planet they intend to conquer. Clark then closes the phantom zone before Henshaw can escape.
There is just so much to like with this one. Lots of great action and the heroes get a chance to shine. Zod is really portrayed well as a savage leader who will take power. In a way I enjoyed that nothing was resolved. This team was a massive threat and it ended in a draw basically. There is also the intrigue of this voice talking to Jon, Henshaw being trapped, and Zod on the loose looking to conquer. Such a fun read.
It starts with Superman going to the fortress to ask Kelex about his history. The Superman Reborn event just happened and Clark thinks something is off. Kelex recounts his entire history and it is basically the traditional post-Crisis but pre-Flashpoint history. Superman remembers all of this but still thinks something might be off.
We then get a series of different scenes where it is revealed Hank Henshaw is assembling a Superman Revenge Squad. He makes some upgrades to Metallo’s suit and frees Blanque, the Eradicator, and Mongul. He makes them retrieve the other half of this stone which then allows him to go back to his Cyborg Superman form. The last person they want for their team is Zod, who is in Belle Reve. They break in to free him and Superman tried to thwart them but is incapacitated by some weird room that makes him feel very uneasy and renders him blind.
A power struggle ensues with the villains. Henshaw knows Superman stands no chance against all of them teamed up. There is something in it for everybody. Eradicator and Zod can build a New Krypton but Henshaw is really just about revenge. Henshaw thinks he is the leader since he assembled everyone but Zod has a massive ego and experience being a leader so he just starts calling all the shots. Zod’s priority is getting the phantom zone projector.
All of the villains go to the fortress, where Clark is at with Lois and Jon. A big fight breaks out and Superman’s allies come to help, this being Supergirl, the New Super-Man Kong Kenan, Lana Lang as Superwoman, Steel, and Lex Luthor. The action sequences are incredible with these two teams going at it. At some point Jon puts on a Kryptonian Armor Suit and gets in on the fighting against Zod.
Zod gets ahold of the projector and sends all of the heroes there except for Lois and Jon, who were hiding, and Supergirl. Again with his total power grab he sends Henshaw and Eradicator there too to find what he’s looking for. We’re led to believe it is his soldiers but it is revealed to be his wife Ursa and his son Lor. Eradicator is ok with this mission but Henshaw continues to get angry with Zod. They all fight in the phantom zone and Zod opens it back up to let his family in when everyone else is able to get back too. It is explained that being in there gave Superman his vision back. There is a mysterious voice that is guiding Jon through this fighting and we catch the glimpse of the person looking on at the end. Zod gets badly wounded and decides to flee and fight another day. He flees with his family and Eradicator and go to some planet they intend to conquer. Clark then closes the phantom zone before Henshaw can escape.
There is just so much to like with this one. Lots of great action and the heroes get a chance to shine. Zod is really portrayed well as a savage leader who will take power. In a way I enjoyed that nothing was resolved. This team was a massive threat and it ended in a draw basically. There is also the intrigue of this voice talking to Jon, Henshaw being trapped, and Zod on the loose looking to conquer. Such a fun read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 20, 2019
After thinking about this I’ve decided that I liked this volume. The first story is a bit of a recap of Superman’s history for new readers. As a reader who has been following this from the New 52 launch, it was a bit redundant for me. While I am glad they picked up events from Superman Reborn it felt too much like “The Superman Origin Tour - everyone abroad” for me to love it. Parts of the continuity are reinstated from pre-Crisis I guess, and some come from the New 52. It was competent told and a couple of places made me smile when I got the reference so I give that a pass. Plus, Baby Kal-el has a curl of black hair peeking out of the blanket - that was enough for me!
Most of the story deal with the Revenge plotline where some of Superman’s deadliest heroine form the Sinister Six - oops wrong franchise - to bring down Superman. It was nice to see Zod get more page time and appear more menacing than what the New 52 did. Overall, I liked the team-up and the Super-men / women coming together to save Superman. The fight scenes were fun and mostly well drawn. The ending was a bit ridiculous and brought down the comic for me. So overall, 3 stars - solid, competent storytelling which I mostly enjoyed.
On a complete side note - how to Lois and Clark afford an apartment at the top of a condo building which has a study, two bedrooms and a big balcony in New York! On a reporter salaries no less!!!! This was probably the most ridiculous thing I read in the entire comic.
Most of the story deal with the Revenge plotline where some of Superman’s deadliest heroine form the Sinister Six - oops wrong franchise - to bring down Superman. It was nice to see Zod get more page time and appear more menacing than what the New 52 did. Overall, I liked the team-up and the Super-men / women coming together to save Superman. The fight scenes were fun and mostly well drawn. The ending was a bit ridiculous and brought down the comic for me. So overall, 3 stars - solid, competent storytelling which I mostly enjoyed.
On a complete side note - how to Lois and Clark afford an apartment at the top of a condo building which has a study, two bedrooms and a big balcony in New York! On a reporter salaries no less!!!! This was probably the most ridiculous thing I read in the entire comic.
May 4, 2020
Revenge Squad: dumb name, awesome premise.
Basically, the worst villains from Superman's past all join together to not only defeat Superman, but raze the Earth entirely. This is actually an idea from the golden age of comics where Superman was attacked by a group of his baddies as well. Here it is just ramped up to include more modern villains who are much deadlier and focused.
This worked well as a followup to the Suicide Squad volume: Earthlings on Fire. In it, we learn of how Zod gets loose from his prison. Now, the Revenge Squad recruits him as one of their members, but he ends up taking over because... well he's Zod. He does have a secret motive that is shown towards the end, so he eventually leaves once he acquires this goal. Which is a good thing because Supes and his band of allies were on the ropes there, especially when Superman went temporarily blind.
The art was consistently good, with Patrick Zircher pulling out all the stops to make this one great looking book. From actions scenes to simple character posing, the pencils are clear and concise, which is a good thing because this could get to be a mess in a lesser artists hands.
Overall, I thought the story was interesting and dynamic. And while there are some problems with pacing and forced plot turns (like superman going blind) Jurgens manages to write a really entertaining story worthy of the Golden age inspiration it comes from.
Definitely recommended for Superman fans.
Basically, the worst villains from Superman's past all join together to not only defeat Superman, but raze the Earth entirely. This is actually an idea from the golden age of comics where Superman was attacked by a group of his baddies as well. Here it is just ramped up to include more modern villains who are much deadlier and focused.
This worked well as a followup to the Suicide Squad volume: Earthlings on Fire. In it, we learn of how Zod gets loose from his prison. Now, the Revenge Squad recruits him as one of their members, but he ends up taking over because... well he's Zod. He does have a secret motive that is shown towards the end, so he eventually leaves once he acquires this goal. Which is a good thing because Supes and his band of allies were on the ropes there, especially when Superman went temporarily blind.
The art was consistently good, with Patrick Zircher pulling out all the stops to make this one great looking book. From actions scenes to simple character posing, the pencils are clear and concise, which is a good thing because this could get to be a mess in a lesser artists hands.
Overall, I thought the story was interesting and dynamic. And while there are some problems with pacing and forced plot turns (like superman going blind) Jurgens manages to write a really entertaining story worthy of the Golden age inspiration it comes from.
Definitely recommended for Superman fans.
January 16, 2018
Following "Superman Reborn", Clark takes a moment to himself (and very nice for the readers!) and consults with his Fortress of Solitude computer to recap his life, making sure he really is who he believes himself to be. (See "Superman Reborn" if you are confused) Feeling better about it, he and Lois decide to move back to Metropolis, citing work reasons, despite Jon's protests.
But on the horizon, an entity (we later come to know as Mr. Oz) is gathering a team of Superman's greatest enemies to take him down once and for all: Cyborg Superman, Eradicator, Mongul, Metallo, Blanque, and General Zod. All of them working together almost succeed in finishing him until he calls in his own team to help: Supergirl, Superwoman, Steel, Super-Lex, and New Super-Man. What erupts after is an even bigger battle royale!
I love how post-Rebirth Superman has found a wonderful balance between action and family-driven heart. Resonates a lot for me as a dad, thinking that I would do anything to protect my family, just as Clark would.
As we speed towards Action Comics #1000, I look forward to seeing how the original superhero will continue to evolve throughout the coming ages.
High recommend!
But on the horizon, an entity (we later come to know as Mr. Oz) is gathering a team of Superman's greatest enemies to take him down once and for all: Cyborg Superman, Eradicator, Mongul, Metallo, Blanque, and General Zod. All of them working together almost succeed in finishing him until he calls in his own team to help: Supergirl, Superwoman, Steel, Super-Lex, and New Super-Man. What erupts after is an even bigger battle royale!
I love how post-Rebirth Superman has found a wonderful balance between action and family-driven heart. Resonates a lot for me as a dad, thinking that I would do anything to protect my family, just as Clark would.
As we speed towards Action Comics #1000, I look forward to seeing how the original superhero will continue to evolve throughout the coming ages.
High recommend!
September 2, 2018
The first two issues of this collection provide the “new history” of Superman since the Superman Reborn event forced two timelines to converge.
The rest of the book is the “Revenge” storyline featuring a whole handful of Supes’ most powerful baddies teaming up to destroy the big blue boyscout. What’s different about a super villain team-up this time? Well, for one thing, Superman has a family now, and the stakes seemed to be raised an awful lot higher if a Kryptonian has their own child and spouse at risk.
I’m totally digging the Rebirth Action Comics. I love the dynamic the writers have created by introducing Jon Kent into this world; I think it has done wonders for the Superman series.
4/5
The rest of the book is the “Revenge” storyline featuring a whole handful of Supes’ most powerful baddies teaming up to destroy the big blue boyscout. What’s different about a super villain team-up this time? Well, for one thing, Superman has a family now, and the stakes seemed to be raised an awful lot higher if a Kryptonian has their own child and spouse at risk.
I’m totally digging the Rebirth Action Comics. I love the dynamic the writers have created by introducing Jon Kent into this world; I think it has done wonders for the Superman series.
4/5
July 30, 2020
This Volume of action comics certainly ups the ante from the previous editions and I Think it’s fair to say that this was the best volume thus far of the rebirth series.
Ten issues are included in this edition and it covers a good amount of ground. To give a brief synopsis, Superman is trying to form a new backup fortress of solitude and finds that its ravaged. Turns out that The Eradicator and cyborg Superman want to recruit Superman’s foes into an alliance to end Superman once and for all. This group includes Mongul, metallo and they get Zod on their team as well.
The action was pretty much non stop, the art work was great and the ending involving Zoe’s family lead me wanting to read the next volume right away. Those are all great things that a good story should do.
Ten issues are included in this edition and it covers a good amount of ground. To give a brief synopsis, Superman is trying to form a new backup fortress of solitude and finds that its ravaged. Turns out that The Eradicator and cyborg Superman want to recruit Superman’s foes into an alliance to end Superman once and for all. This group includes Mongul, metallo and they get Zod on their team as well.
The action was pretty much non stop, the art work was great and the ending involving Zoe’s family lead me wanting to read the next volume right away. Those are all great things that a good story should do.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 8, 2017
This has got to be my favourite arc out of the rebirth Action Comics yet.
You could definitely tell that the earlier volumes of Actions Comics were weighed down by previous Superman continuity issues, and it was super refreshing to finally have that all behind you and continue with a new Superman story.
Now despite the dumb name, the Superman Revenge Squad were GREAT. It was comprised of compelling and formidable characters, and I loved the way the story left certain characters in certain places. Makes me excited for the future!
In summary: Yaaaasss.
4/5 stars.
You could definitely tell that the earlier volumes of Actions Comics were weighed down by previous Superman continuity issues, and it was super refreshing to finally have that all behind you and continue with a new Superman story.
Now despite the dumb name, the Superman Revenge Squad were GREAT. It was comprised of compelling and formidable characters, and I loved the way the story left certain characters in certain places. Makes me excited for the future!
In summary: Yaaaasss.
4/5 stars.
July 5, 2022
God this is so good, I love how it tied into Suicide Squad and I really love how the plot developed keeping stakes high without getting ridiculous. Considering the characters involved and the limited space for storytelling in a volume, I'm glad to see Jurgens managed the story really well!! Easily the best volume in the series so far and I'm so glad that all of the DC series I'm reading are getting up to a point where everything is enjoyable (bold generalization but I'm really noticing how much everything has improved)
August 11, 2017
A fun read, although a lot happens, much of it seems to be rushed or mishandled. Superman teaming up to face a group of his deadliest foes? Great. Superman facing the challenges of losing one of his most important senses? Amazing! When these ideas are executed and linked together? Not as much. Not that the story is bad or disappointing, it just feels like things could have been built up to and lasted longer if not stood on their own.
October 1, 2018
Well, if you ever wanted to see the entire Superman Family go up against the new and improved Superman Revenge Squad in a battle royale, then this is the book for you. This was a throw everything including the kitchen sink into a Superman book the likes I haven't seen since "Superman: The Wedding Album." It is a Superman fan's fantasy, and here it is for your viewing and reading pleasure.
May 8, 2024
Rebirth Superman!
Some of the best Superman out there. Of course their are greater stories out there but this is one of the better Superman stories you will find. Love this whole series.
Some of the best Superman out there. Of course their are greater stories out there but this is one of the better Superman stories you will find. Love this whole series.
May 4, 2019
Este volumen es muy largo. Contiene 8 números y muchísima acción. Lamentablemente no tiene mucho más que eso.
Si comparas los volúmenes de Action Comics y de Superman, notarás radicalmente la diferencia con la que Jurgens y Tomasi escriben a su protagonista. El de Jurgens es más mecánico, y el de Tomasi es un poco más humano. Por eso no debería de sorprenderme que aquí hubiera mucha acción y poco desarrollo de personaje.
El tomo comienza con Superman accediendo a sus memorias en la fortaleza de la soledad para "recordar" su vida. Aparentemente esto era necesario tras los sucesos de Superman Reborn, en dónde nos aclararon porque había otro Clark Kent. El final de ese arco es tan confuso que no me quedaba claro por qué Superman tenía que revisar sus memorias. Mientras tanto, se retoman algunos sucesos de los volúmenes anteriores de Action Comics y vemos el resurgir de Cyborg Superman y cómo está creando su propio equipo de villanos de Superman para enfrentar al hombre de acero.
Este equipo de villanos era una gran oportunidad para darnos un poco de desarrollo de personaje del lado de los villanos. Lamentablemente parece que todos los villanos de Superman son uni dimensionales y planos como una tabla, exceptuando a Zod y a Mentallo quién prácticamente es ignorado y sólo aparece como en dos momentos. El erradicador es como un robot y quiere restaurar Krypton porque esa es su misión y está enfurecido con Clark porque prefiere a los humanos que a los Kriptonianos. Mogul sólo quiere recuperar su reino. Cyborg Superman quiere venganza por la muerte de su esposa y su hija, eso es interesante pero no es explotado como debían. Blanque es simplemente malvado y quiere matar gente. Eso es todo. El resto del tomo tenemos a este equipo tratando de liberar a Zod para poder liberar a su ejército y a Superman siendo golpeado una y otra vez.
El final puede ser bastante interesante. Descubrimos algunas cosas de Zod y el mismo Superman se da cuenta que no puede hacer las cosas solo siempre, pero no hay más que eso.
Este tomo era interesante, y se le dieron suficientes números para la historia, lamentablemente se desperdiciaron todas esas páginas en personajes planos y falta de desarrollo.
Si comparas los volúmenes de Action Comics y de Superman, notarás radicalmente la diferencia con la que Jurgens y Tomasi escriben a su protagonista. El de Jurgens es más mecánico, y el de Tomasi es un poco más humano. Por eso no debería de sorprenderme que aquí hubiera mucha acción y poco desarrollo de personaje.
El tomo comienza con Superman accediendo a sus memorias en la fortaleza de la soledad para "recordar" su vida. Aparentemente esto era necesario tras los sucesos de Superman Reborn, en dónde nos aclararon porque había otro Clark Kent. El final de ese arco es tan confuso que no me quedaba claro por qué Superman tenía que revisar sus memorias. Mientras tanto, se retoman algunos sucesos de los volúmenes anteriores de Action Comics y vemos el resurgir de Cyborg Superman y cómo está creando su propio equipo de villanos de Superman para enfrentar al hombre de acero.
Este equipo de villanos era una gran oportunidad para darnos un poco de desarrollo de personaje del lado de los villanos. Lamentablemente parece que todos los villanos de Superman son uni dimensionales y planos como una tabla, exceptuando a Zod y a Mentallo quién prácticamente es ignorado y sólo aparece como en dos momentos. El erradicador es como un robot y quiere restaurar Krypton porque esa es su misión y está enfurecido con Clark porque prefiere a los humanos que a los Kriptonianos. Mogul sólo quiere recuperar su reino. Cyborg Superman quiere venganza por la muerte de su esposa y su hija, eso es interesante pero no es explotado como debían. Blanque es simplemente malvado y quiere matar gente. Eso es todo. El resto del tomo tenemos a este equipo tratando de liberar a Zod para poder liberar a su ejército y a Superman siendo golpeado una y otra vez.
El final puede ser bastante interesante. Descubrimos algunas cosas de Zod y el mismo Superman se da cuenta que no puede hacer las cosas solo siempre, pero no hay más que eso.
Este tomo era interesante, y se le dieron suficientes números para la historia, lamentablemente se desperdiciaron todas esas páginas en personajes planos y falta de desarrollo.
July 1, 2018
Wow. This volume certainly packed a punch. I want to thank DC for the first couple issues that realigned reality so that we readers could understand what was going on after "Superman Reborn." Though... did anyone else notice that in the flashbacks we saw the New 52 collar on Superman sometimes but not all of the time? Was this meant to be a progression of ONE Superman's costume over the years... or some kind of foreshadowing of this greater power (green-hooded guy?) that DC keeps hinting at? Hmmm.... (You know you're a nerd when you notice things like subtle costume changes.) And, total random theory time: Why if Green Hood Guy (Oz? Is that what he was called?) is New 52 Superman? A totally wonky theory, but when Mxy being DoppleClark crossed my mind, I didn't actually voice it and it ended up being true, so... what the heck? I'm documenting this probably not true theory to see how wrong I am later. (If Green Hood Guy has been revealed in later comics, please don't spoil it for me.) But, all of that aside, in this volume, we had Superman going up against some of his greatest, most powerful foes, aided by all of his greatest, most powerful allies.... I mean.... WOW. Could you ask for better suspense? Could you ask for better action? And now we have Zod's family on earth--basically an antithesis to Superman's family? Seriously, I cannot wait to see what else is coming from these comics! I don't know if volume 5 is out yet, but I'm really, REALLY hoping it is. This book was a page-turner, and I was beyond bummed when there were no more pages to turn. Seriously... what is going to happen next?!?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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